By the grace of God, St. Vladimir’s Seminary alumnus Protopresbyter Gregory Gilbert continues to serve with distinction in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Effective September 1, Fr. Gregory has been appointed Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. Fr. Gregory was ordained to...

YONKERS, NY—Giving thanks to God, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) began its 2026–2027 Academic Year on Monday, September 7. A large group of new seminarians isn’t the only change following the summer break—physical improvements to the campus and enhancements to the Seminary’s spiritual formation program are all part of...

This month the St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) community is celebrating the ordinations of two current seminarians and one recent graduate. Glory be to God! On Sunday, September 20, His Eminence Metropolitan Saba presided over the ordinations of Dn. John Whiteside to the Holy Priesthood and Christopher Stokich to the Holy...

Radical Thanksgiving in Father Alexander Schmemann's Last Homily “Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy.” Giving thanks to God, we are overjoyed to offer a new resource for those entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We present the Preacher’s Workshop , a semimonthly blog...

This fall the community of St. Vladimir’s Seminary continued its exploration of interactions between Eastern and Oriental Orthodox liturgical chant. On Friday, October 2, Seminary alumnus Daniel Girgis (M.A. ’21) led a workshop illustrating the depth and beauty of the Coptic liturgical music tradition. Girgis, born and raised in New...

The centenary celebration of St. George Orthodox Christian Church in Fishers, IN, in early October was the setting of a particularly blessed occasion for members of the St. Vladimir’s Seminary community. As the parish celebrated 100 years, its new Church building was consecrated on Saturday, October 10. During the Divine...

“The more believing you get, the more daring you become.” The Preacher’s Workshop is a semimonthly blog showcasing homilies that exemplify excellence in rhetoric, exegesis, narrative, and imagery. This new resource for preachers is part of St. Vladimir’s Seminary's Compelling Preaching Initiative , which is generously sponsored by the Lilly...

With faith in Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share news of the repose of Dr. Constantine H. Kallaur, an alumnus and great supporter of St. Vladimir’s Seminary and an important figure in the history of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). He was Professor Emeritus of SUNY-Nassau Community...

With faith in Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share news of the repose of Brian (Obren) Gerich, Hon. D.H.L., of Moorpark, CA, Trustee Emeritus and former Board Chair of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Gerich fell asleep in the Lord in the early morning hours of October 29. Brian Gerich...

The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met on the campus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary on Monday, November 2, and canonically elected Seminary alumnus His Grace Bishop Gerasim (Eliel) as Bishop of Dallas and the South. The members of the Holy Synod gathered Monday morning at...